3:52 ADA

The 3rd Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment (3-52 ADA) traces its lineage back to the original activation of the 52nd Coast Artillery in 1917. Over its long history, the unit has served in multiple major conflicts, including World War II and Operation Desert Storm, providing critical air defense with both gun and missile systems. In the modern era, 3-52 ADA has operated the Patriot Missile System, defending strategic assets and forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The battalion remains a key component of the U.S. Army's air and missile defense capabilities, ensuring protection against aerial and missile threats worldwide.